Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Skip To Job Description Thanks for visiting our Job Board. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. Senior Hardware Test Engineer Milpitas, CA Full Time Hardware Experienced Share Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless TechnologyAt Tarana, we're more than just a fast-growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber-class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible.Tarana is a fast revenue growth company built by outstanding talented people and with innovative technology. Our hardware development team is looking for a smart, experienced, and hardworking member working to test various Hardware systems in different configurations. The ideal candidate would have experience with board-level hardware validation, system testing, debugging, and qualification for  wireless hardware (5G, WiFi, etc.) by using equipment such as spectrum analyzers and high-speed oscilloscopes. Experience with 1G Ethernet, 10G/25G+ Serdes, DDR4/DDR5 waveforms and protocols, wireless performance tests are desired. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of experience in hardware testing and automation.What you’ll be doing:Define test strategy, detailed test plan/protocol for new Hardware designs or value-added engineering projects.Develop hardware validation and qualification test plansPerform board bring-up and functional verificationExecute electrical, functional and reliability testingSignal characterization for high speed interfaces such as DDR4,PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5, Ethernet (1G/10G/25G) like Eye diagram analysis, Jitter decomposition (RJ, DJ, TJ)Create a test plan/protocol based on requirements in order to test the specific hardware modules or PCBACreate test reports/presentations based on results from test execution.Execute and automate interface compliance testing for high-speed standards such as:PCI Express (PCIe)Ethernet (1G/10G/25G)DDR4Automate test execution using Python, LabVIEW or scripting tools on manufacturing test stations for wireless productsDiagnose and troubleshoot failed units from the field (Conduct failure analysis, and perform Root cause analysis) and factory tests in a labCome up with continuous optimizations and tests to improve coverageWork with design engineers to resolve hardware issuesActively provide inputs for HW design for testability and repeatability.Collaborate with hardware design, FPGA, and firmware teams to optimize board performance based on characterization results Finding alternate parts from different suppliers with exact form, fit and function (perform Like for Like analysis).Alternate Part qualification and testing (functional and performance).Support EMC/EMI pre-compliance and compliance testingWhat You'll Need:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field with 5-10 years of relevant experience Hardware test equipment usage (e.g. spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes)Statistical analysis abilities is a plusAbility to code and use scripts in a Linux environment is a plusKnowledge of wireless networks and productsAbility to create ECOs, Deviations in Arena BOM management environmentKnowledge of industry compliance specifications and test methodologies for high-speed digital interfaces.Experience with statistical data analysis, automated report generation and dashboard development.Familiarity with laboratory automation, regression testing and hardware validation best practices.What we offer: We don’t just build next-gen wireless technology — we build people. The salary range for this position is: $130,000 to $165,000Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s...